Game result and context
Washington Nationals defeat Los Angeles Angels 4-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Washington Nationals overcame an early deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3, fueled by a productive eighth inning and strong pitching from Cade Cavalli.
Final result
The Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Angels with a final score of 4-3. The game concluded after nine innings of play on September 11, 2026.
How the game changed
The Angels took an early lead in the first inning when Mike Trout hit a solo home run. The Nationals tied the game in the fourth inning, but the Angels regained the lead in the seventh. The turning point occurred in the bottom of the eighth inning, where the Nationals scored three runs to take a 4-2 lead. Despite a late run by the Angels in the ninth, the Nationals held on to secure the win.
Key performances
Cade Cavalli delivered a strong performance for the Nationals, pitching 6.0 innings and recording 9 strikeouts while allowing 2 earned runs. Offensively for Washington, Jorbit Vivas contributed 2 RBI on one hit, and James Wood added 1 RBI. For the Angels, Mike Trout finished with one hit, which was his solo home run, and Christian Moore recorded two hits and 2 RBI. Yusei Kikuchi pitched 4.0 innings for the Angels, striking out 5 and allowing 1 earned run.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Washington Nationals hold a record of 68-81, placing them fifth in their division. They remain in the hunt for a postseason spot with a wild-card elimination number of 2. The Los Angeles Angels fall to 56-91 on the season, sitting fifth in their division and having already been eliminated from playoff contention.